There are a couple of ways you can reach the Maldives, they are as follows:

By Air

The most popular and sought after way to travel for foreign nationals is the aeroplane. Most established airlines all over the world have flights to the Velana International Airport in Malè which is also the busiest in this region which takes in flights from top airlines like Lufthansa, Air India, American Airlines, and many more. You can travel to the Maldives from cities like Mumbai, London, Hong Kong, Dubai and many more.

There are 12 airports spread all over the archipelago and you can travel domestically if you are already here. Some of them are the Fuvamulah, Kadhdhoo and Dharavandhoo airport.

By Water

Since the Maldivian archipelago sits at the heart of the Indian Ocean, travelling by water is also an option. However, there are no scheduled cruises or ferries which shuttle between Maldives and its neighbours. However, there are cargo ships which come in from Sri Lanka and India which may or may not take passengers.

By Land

There is no way to reach the Maldives by land as it is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

How to commute in the Maldives?

While in the Maldives, tourists need to commute between points of interests, hotels, airports, markets, etc. Here are some of the commutation options that you can rely on while travelling.

• Seaplanes: Seaplanes are a very popular mode of transport in these islands and you can get resort transfers which take you over the turquoise waters.
• Speedboats: Speedboats are also a fun way to get around and resort transfers can give you this option as well.
• Ferries: Public ferries also shuttle between the islands and atolls that are used by locals and tourists.
• Taxis: You can get taxis while exploring the capital city of Malè.
• Rental cars: Rented cars are also available in urban areas.
• Rental bicycles and scooters: You can also rent bicycles and scooters for a more cost-friendly option.